Name release, Rangiriri train fatal collision

The name of a truck driver who lost
his life in a collision with a passenger train in the North
Waikato yesterday morning has been released.

Waikato
District Road Policing Manager, Inspector Freda Grace, said
the deceased was 28-year-old Cory James CLEMENTS of
Hamilton.

"As stated yesterday, this crash is the subject
of a number of investigations and it will be several weeks
before these are completed.

"This incident was a tragedy
not only for the man's family, who Police wish to extend
their condolences to, but also work colleagues working close
by and those in the vicinity of the crash and on board the
train have been offered Victim Support should they require
assistance."

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